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Ministry of Defence
DGBR inspects important tunnel projects in Arunachal Pradesh
Director General Border Roads Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry inspected important tunnel projects in Arunachal Pradesh during his visit to Sela Tunnel Project on September 29, 2022. He reviewed the progress of works at Sela Tunnel, which is one of the most vital and strategic projects in the region, having a total cost of Rs 687.12 crore.
Once constructed, Sela tunnel will be the longest bi-lane tunnel in the world at an altitude above 13,000 feet. Lining and Electric & Mechanical work of the tunnel are proceeding in full swing. The first blast of the tunnel was carried out on January 15, 2021. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh carried out last breakthrough blast of the tunnel on October 14, 2021 from New Delhi.
On the same road, the BRO has also completed excavation of 500 m long Nechiphu tunnel cutting through the foggiest stretches. This project, too, is on the verge of completion. The total cost of this tunnel is Rs 88.78 crore.
The DGBR was briefed by Chief Engineer Project Vartak on construction activities and challenges being faced during the construction of the Sela and other Tunnels. Addressing the personnel of BRO, the DGBR appreciated their hard work and contribution towards fast-track construction of vital infrastructure in remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh to enhance defence preparedness and boosting socio-economic development of the region.
The BRO is setting unprecedented standards of pace of tunnel construction in the Himalayas. While it has completed four tunnels in the past, work is currently under progress on eight tunnels, with twelve more under planning.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
KANYA SHIKSHA PRAVESH UTSAV CAMPAIGN
A special campaign namely KanyaShikshaPraveshUtsav was launched on 07th March, 2022 to re-enroll Out of School Adolescent Girls  into formal schooling. As per the final report of PRABANDH portal, a total of 1,44,107 OoS AG have been identified and mapped in 22 States/UTs. Out of these, 1,00,786 OoSAG have been enrolled back to education system. State/UT Wise details is at Annexure.
Annexure-I
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S. No.
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Name of the State
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No. of OoSC enrolled in Schools after identification
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1
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Andaman And Nicobar Islands
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7
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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7228
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3
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Assam
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11
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4
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Bihar
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131
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5
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Chhattisgarh
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762
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6
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Delhi
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649
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7
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Gujarat
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17341
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8
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Himachal Pradesh
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11
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9
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Jammu And Kashmir
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79
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10
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Jharkhand
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412
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|
11
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|
Karnataka
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|
34
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12
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|
Kerala
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1
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13
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Madhya Pradesh
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1080
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14
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Maharashtra
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819
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15
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Meghalaya
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6
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16
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Mizoram
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1003
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17
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Odisha
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303
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18
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Punjab
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33
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19
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Tamil Nadu
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3483
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20
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Telangana
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115
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21
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Uttar Pradesh
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66881
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22
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West Bengal
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397
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TOTAL
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100786
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Prime Minister says CPSEs should transform into profit and social benefit Generating Enterprises
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed heads and senior officials of around 331 Central Public Sector Enterprises  at the CPSE Conclave-Vision 2022 in New Delhi today. This was the first time in 75 years that a conclave of all CPSEs was held. Speaking on this occasion the Prime Minister said that CPSEs are the wealth of nation and will be an important catalyst to fulfil the vision of New India by 2022. The Prime Minister went on to say that with this Conclave a new beginning is being made by CPSEs to transform themselves into Profit and Social Benefit Generating Enterprises. The Prime Minister outlined three mantras for CPSEs- Incentives, Imagination and Institution building in order to bring about this transformation. Unique incentives, not necessarily financial, will energize the public enterprises. Imagination will bring about technological changes for which leadership is required and institution building will transform the public enterprises from Maharatna into New India Ratna Enterprises.
The Prime Minister went on to give a formula of 5 Ps which will prepare the CPSEs to compete with the best companies in the world-Performance, Process, Persona, Procurement and Preparedness. In a few years, India will become a 5 trillion dollar economy andthis will be possible due to the collective efforts of all CPSEs which will be the third arm of revenue generation for the India’s GDP.
Prime MinisterModi put forth five challenges and asked for roadmaps with measurable targets to be prepared within 100 days towards fulfilling the vision of New India by 2022. The five challenges put forth by the Prime Minister are:
- How will the CPSEs increase their Geo Strategic Reach?
- How will CPSEs will reduce India’s import bill?
- How will CPSEs work in coordination with each other for innovation and research?
- How will CPSEs use CSR funds for the 115 aspirational districts, which are to be brought on par with national indices?
- What new model CPSEs will offer to the development of New India?
The Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Anant Geete welcomed the Prime Minister at the Conclave. The Minister of Statefor Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Babul Supriyo along with Secretaries of Ministries of Government of India and other top officers were present on this occasion.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Steps by Government of India to ensure availability of renewable energy at optimum cost for production of Green Hydrogen
On 4th January 2023, the Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of ₹ 19,744 crore. The Mission inter alia proposes to encourage indigenous competitive manufacturing of electrolysers by providing financial incentives under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition  programme. The Mission also proposes a comprehensive R&D programme inter alia to support development of efficient and affordable electrolysers in India.
The Government of India has been taking a number of steps to ensure availability of renewable energy at optimum cost for production of Green Hydrogen. These, inter-alia, include:
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- Waiver of inter-state transmission charges has been granted for a period of 25 years to the producer of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia for the projects commissioned before 30th June 2025.
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- The Electricity  Rules, 2022, notified in June 2022 have specified provisions for facilitating supply of renewable energy through Open Access for Green Hydrogen production.
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- The Green Energy Corridor Scheme  includes laying of transmission lines and creation of new sub-stations for evacuation of renewable power.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh Union Minister for Power and MNRE in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Cabinet approves doubling of Rajkot-Kanalus railway line
The total estimated cost of the project will be Rs.1,080.58 crore and its escalated / completion cost is Rs.1,168.13 crore.
The total length of doubling of line is 111.20 km
Doubling of the section will increase the capacity and more traffic can be introduced on the system. The proposed doubling from Rajkot to Kanalus would lead to all round development of Saurashtra region
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi hasapproved doubling of Rajkot-Kanalus railway line. The total estimated cost of the project will be Rs.1,080.58 crore and its escalated / completion cost is Rs.1,168.13 crore. The total length of doubling of line is 111.20 km. The project will be completed in four years.
The existing goods traffic handled on the section mainly consists of POL, Coal, Cement, Fertilizer and Food grains. The freight is generated from industries connected to private sidings taking off from the project route alignment. Future substantial Goods traffic is projected by big industries like Reliance Petroleum, ESSAR oil and Tata Chemical. The single line BG section between Rajkot — Kanalus has become over saturated and there is a need for additional parallel BG line to ease out operational working.30 pairs of passenger/mail express trains are plying on the section and existing line capacity utilization with maintenance block is up to 157.5%. Detention to both Goods and Passenger traffic will be reduced considerably after doubling. Doubling of the section will increase the capacity and more traffic can be introduced on the system.The proposed doubling from Rajkot to Kanalus would lead to all round development of Saurashtra region.
Ministry of Textiles
‘Converge’-Two-day Sports, Cultural and Literary extravaganza organised by NIFT Mumbai
NIFT Mumbai campus in Kharghar has organised ‘Converge’ a two-day Inter-Campus cultural & sports Annual meet that started on Saturday, 08 October, 2022. The two-day Sports, Cultural and Literary extravaganza will feature about 25 indoor, outdoor and online events. Four NIFT Campuses from the west zone namely, Bhopal, Gandhinagar, Jodhpur, and Mumbai are participating in the event.
The formal inaugural event of the annual meet was attended by Shri. Bipin Kumar Singh, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Navi Mumbai; Ms. Meher Castelino, First Femina Miss India and Actor Shri. Naved Aslam.
Prof.  Pawan Godiawala, Director of NIFT Mumbai, extended his warm welcome to all the dignitaries, student participants, faculties, officials, and assistants from all four NIFT Campuses. Dr. Godiawala motivated all the students to keep the spirit of sportsmanship high and play to the best of their potential till the last moment.
Addressing the participating students, Shri. Bipin Kumar Singh said that sports should be part of everyday life and should not limit to annual sports events of the Institutes. He further highlighted the importance of sports, meditation, and yoga in overall personality development. Shri. Singh encouraged students to include sports in everyday life to remain mentally and physically fit.
Ms. Meher Castelino encouraged students to harbour sportsman spirit. She said "Participation is more important, and winning and losing is part of the game".
Mr. Naved Aslam congratulated all the participants and wished them luck for various events.
Students welcomed the guests with a lezim performance. Dhol- Tasha, known as mangal vadya/celebratory instruments. On the first day various Sports events: Athletics, Volleyball, Basket-ball, Chess, Literary events: Quiz, Debate, AD Mad, Shayari, Prankster, & Cultural events: Group Dance, Battle of Bands were organised.
Ministry of Coal
Efforts to Encourage to Developed Indigenous Clean Coal Technologies Under “Make in India Mission”
Coal is the main stay of Indian energy system and close to 70 % of the total electric generation is coal based. Apart from power generation, other sectors like steel , sponge iron cement ,paper etc. use coal as important ingredient and fuel. With 'Make In India' initiatives and higher economic growth projection, the demand of coal is likely to increase over the years. However, share of coal based power which is close to 70% at present, is expected to reduce to 50% with the increase in generation of of Renewal Energy by 2030.
The Government has taken following steps to introduce clean coal technologies in Coal sector to contribute in future energy security of the Country
Mission Coking Coal has been launched to augment coking coal production and supply and to meet the demand of steel sector. Under this mission, 12 coking coal washeries are being constructed having capacity of ~30 MTY.
Government has launched coal gasification mission with a target to gasify 100 MT by 2030. Under this mission, Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification projects are being constructed.
Government is producing CBM gases from Coal bearing areas. 4. Government has also working on Coal to Hydrogen Mission. All these efforts will contribute in future energy security of the Country.
Under "Make in India mission", Government is making all efforts to encourage to develop indigenous clean coal technologies in the country
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles deaths in a road accident in Rampur
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief about the deaths in a road accident in Rampur. He conveyed his condolences to the affected family. He informed that local administration, under the supervision of the state government, is providing all possible help.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted :
"उत्तर प्रदेश के रामपुर में हुआ सड़क हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इस दुर्घटना में जान गंवाने वालों के परिजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना प्रकट करने के साथ ही घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की देखरेख में स्थानीय प्रशासन मौके पर हरसंभव मदद में जुटा है: PM Modi"
Ministry of Finance
National Research Foundation Outlay to be Rs 50,000 crore, over 5 years
Rs 1,500 Crore proposed for scheme to promote Digital Modes of Payment
National Language Translation Mission to digitise the wealth of Governance-and-Policy related knowledge in major Indian Languages
PSLV-CS51 launch by New Space India Limited to carry Brazilian Amazonia Satellite among Indian Satellites; Gaganyaan Mission slated to be launched in December 2021
Five year budget outlay of Rs 4,000 Crore for deep ocean mission
To strengthen the overall research ecosystem of the country, the Union Budget FY 2021-22 announced a slew of new initiatives to boost Innovation and R&D in the country . While presenting the Budget in Parliament today, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed initiatives covering digital payments, space sector and deep ocean explorations.
National Research Foundation
The Finance Minister proposed an outlay of Rs 50,000 crore, spread over five years, for National Research Foundation. “It will ensure that the overall research ecosystem of the country is strengthened with focus on identified national-priority thrust areas”, she added.
Boost to digital payments
Smt. Sitharaman informed the house that there has been a manifold increase in digital payments in the recent past and there was a need to take steps to carry forward this momentum. Rs 1,500 crore has been proposed for a scheme that will provide financial incentive to promote digital modes of payment and further boost digital transactions.
National Language Translation Mission 
A new initiative called National Language Translation Mission  has been proposed that will digitise the wealth of governance-and-policy related knowledge on the Internet and be made available in major Indian languages.
Indias’ Space Sector
The Minister informed the house that New Space India Limited , a PSU under the Department of Space, will execute the PSLV-CS51 launch, carrying the Amazonia Satellite from Brazil, along with a few smaller Indian satellites. Four Indian astronauts are also being trained on Generic Space Flight aspects, in Russia for the Gaganyaan Mission, slated to be launched for December 2021.
Deep Ocean Mission
To better understand the realm of Oceans Smt. Sitharaman proposed to launch a Deep Ocean Mission with a budget outlay of more than Rs 4,000 crores, over five years. This Mission will cover deep ocean survey exploration and projects for the conservation of deep sea bio-diversity.
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Ministry of Finance
For individual taxpayers between the age of 18 to 35 years, 2,09,06,829 ITRs filed, and Rs 93,318 crore paid in gross taxes, before claim of refund, during FY 2022-23 till 31st January 2023
For individual taxpayers below age of 18 years, 4,861 ITRs filed and paid Rs 6.31 crore gross taxes, before claim of refund, during FY 2022-23 till 31st January 2023
2,09,06,829 number of Income tax Returns  filed by individuals  during FY 2022-23 till 31st January 2023. This was stated by the Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
As per Income-tax Act, 1961, tax is calculated and collected based on total income returned in ITR. Total Income includes income from different heads of income such as income from salary, income from house property, income from profit and gains from business or profession, income from capital gains and income from other sources. Tax is not collected separately under different heads. Rs 93,318 crore is the gross taxes paid as per ITRs filed, before claim of refund, the Minister stated.
For below the age of 18 years, the Minister further stated that 4,861 number of ITR filed were by individuals during FY 2022-23 till 31st January 2023. The Minister stated that this category taxpayers paid Rs 6.31 crore gross taxes as per ITRs filed, before claim of refund. As per Income-tax Act,1961, tax is calculated and collected based on total income returned in ITR. Total Income includes income from different heads of income such as income from salary, income from house property, income from profit and gains from business or profession, income from capital gains and income from other sources. Tax is not collected separately under different heads.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Agriculture has highest estimated percentage distribution of female workers followed by manufacturing as per the Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey  Report 2021-22
As per the Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey  Report 2021-22, the estimated percentage distribution of workers at All-India level in usual status by broad industry division as per National Industrial Classification  2008 is as below:-
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Broad industry division as per NIC-2008
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Male

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Female

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Person

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agriculture
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38.1
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62.9
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45.5
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mining & quarrying
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0.4
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0.1
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0.3
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manufacturing
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11.8
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11.2
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11.6
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electricity,water,etc
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0.7
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0.2
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0.6
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construction
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15.6
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5.0
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12.4
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trade, hotel & restaurant
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14.7
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5.9
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12.1
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transport, storage & communications
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7.5
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1.2
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5.6
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Other services
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11.2
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13.6
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11.9
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all
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100.0
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100.0
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100.0
As per the above table, agriculture has highest estimated percentage distribution of female workers followed by manufacturing.
Government has taken various steps to improve women’s participation in the labour force and quality of their employment. A number of protective provisions have been incorporated in the labour laws for equal opportunity and congenial work environment for women workers. These includes enhancement in paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks, provision for mandatory crèche facility in the establishments having 50 or more employees, permitting women workers in the night shifts with adequate safety measures, etc.
Employment of women in the aboveground mines including opencast workings has been allowed between 7 pm and 6 am, and in below ground working between 6 am and 7 pm in technical, supervisory and managerial work where continuous presence may not be required. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 now subsumed in the Code on Wages, 2019 provides that there shall be no discrimination in an establishment or any unit thereof among employees on the ground of gender in matters relating to wages by the same employer, in respect of the same work or work of similar nature done by any employee. Further, no employer shall make any discrimination on the ground of sex while recruiting any employee for the same work or work of similar nature in the conditions of employment, except where the employment of women in such work is prohibited or restricted by or under any law for the time being in force.
To enhance the employability of female workers, the Government is providing training to them through a network of Women Industrial Training institutes, National Vocational Training Institutes and Regional Vocational Training Institutes.
As per the Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey  report 2021-22, the estimated female Labour Force Participation Rate  in Haryana on usual status for age 15 years and above is 19.1%. District-wise estimates are not captured in PLFS reports.
This information was provided by Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Central Sheep Training Institute in Telangana
It is a fact that there is high demand of Sheep meat and manure, however, it is restricted to few States. There are huge opportunities for employment in sheep rearing for the poor.
Sheep rearing is practiced based on the geo-climatic condition in the region and availability of resources. Most of the sheep is reared by various shepherd communities through traditional practices for generation after generation. They have gained skill through their experience. However, with the continuous efforts of the State Governments and Central Government they are slowly adopting modern scientific practices of sheep rearing like regular deworming, ecto-parasiticidal dipping, vaccination and health care management.
Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Telangana has informed that post formation of State of Telangana, the State Government has initiated steps for skill development for various traditional practices adopted. Training programmes to the farmers on increasing of milk production, maintenance of livestock health, sheep rearing and so on are organized at field level. To escalate the level of training, to involve technical hands and field practitioners for providing hands on exposure with class room orientation, field exposures and other training techniques, it has been proposed to establish a centre of excellence by Govt. of Telangana with the assistance of Govt. of India. Telangana State Centre of Excellence for Livestock Development has been proposed to be setup at Large Scale Sheep Breeding Farm , Mamidipally, Maheswaram mandal, Rangareddy district with a financial outlay of Rs.18.50 Crore under Rashtriya Krishi Vikash Yojna 2019-20 with the following objectives:
To cater to the needs of farmers and entrepreneurs of the State or Nation in various Animal Husbandry activities.To improve their living standards and also skills.To impart on campus and off campus training on livestock and poultry farming to farmers.
To Provide hands on training to the entrepreneurs in various fields of livestock sector by establishing demonstration farms and Technology park.To create awareness about improved livestock management practices through video lessons, pamphlets and skill demonstrations.
To upgrade the skills of field Veterinarians and para-vets in breed improvement and animal health.The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying had supported the proposal.
This Information was given by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN in Rajya Sabha Today.
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